20 Best Waterproof Backpacks For Travel (2023 Updated)

For the past 7 years I’ve used an Incase Eo Travel Backpack extensively for domestic and international travel. I hoped this Nomatic travel pack would be an upgrade, but it is in only some ways. The Nomatic pack is simply too heavy – with the same contents it’s like I’m carrying a brick in addition to my own stuff.

Also, for being slightly larger exterior dimensions, it has less usable internal space because the structure of the bag is thick and bulky. Nomatic, please note: people use bags to carry STUFF. Carrying around *the bag itself* is not the point, if you don’t have the space and the lightness to help me carry MY stuff, your bag is less useful.

Other cons: 1. The little elastic pockets inside the main compartment are way way too shallow. I want to carry my USB power bank, a pack of wipes, a baggie with various cables, and lots of other things.

In my last bag those type of pockets were twice as deep, in the Nomatic they’re too shallow to contain the things I need to put in them. 2. The function of being able to slip it over the handle of your suitcase is great… except that it uses the same space as it does to stow the shoulder straps.

If the straps are stowed, you can’t slip it over a rollaboard handle, and if they’re not stowed they get in the way. Also, why can you only slip it over the handle *sideways* and not upright like every other backpack with that feature? 3.

The included ‘key lanyard’ is cheap junk that you’d use to clip keys onto your belt. This means there’s no real attachment point for it inside the bag. I took it out immediately. 4. The rigid eyeglasses case has a loose, non-attached lid that pops off and gets lost in the bag.

It’s also too big and takes up a ridiculous amount of space. I took it out immediately, and my regular glasses case fits in that pocket much better anyway. Positives (compared to my prior bag): 1. Looks stylish, fewer loose straps on the outside to get tangled on things.

2. Can slip over suitcase handle, with limitations (see above). 3. Can stow shoulder straps, with limitations (see above). 4. Main compartment can be unzipped at the top to reach in, or can be unzipped to open out fully for easy access.

Given the weight, space issues, and interior layout, I can’t say I’m satisfied with the bag overall. I had some ‘extra’ (unexpected tip) money that I spent on the bag, so I’ll keep it and make do until I find something better, but if I’d spent this much out-of-pocket I would have returned it.

It is definitely not worth $300, and I’d still be hesitant to say it would be worth it at half that.

I have a bag problem – I own and have owned tons of bags always chasing the visions of the perfect back. I think I may be able to stop buying bags now. So why? – attractive, sleek design – love the matte, water resistant materials – padded top handle and shoulders straps – very comfortable, including chest strap since I really load this bag up – expandable, magnetic water bottle slots work great and have held a variety of water bottle sizes that I own – internal organization is great, but you can see that in the pictures – top zipper pouch for phones, etc.

has super soft fabric on the inside – I feel good about putting my phone in there without worry of scratches, etc. probably low risk without the soft fabric, but increases confidence – the computer and ipad sections work well.

I have a type cover on my full size ipad and the pouch can take it with the cover. – I also bought the smaller roller bag – this does slide over the handle as advertised, and makes for a good looking set, but more importantly, functional for travel.

Great bag, highly recommend. I’m sure my friends think I work for Nomatic since I keep telling them about it.

I like the pack as a whole. There is plenty of room in the pack for quick overnight travel. I like the way it opens fully. The challenge I have is when carrying on travel, there is little to no breathability between the pack and my back.

When carrying through the airport or on any long walks, and the pack is buckled appropriately, the material currently used on the pack lays flat against my back and it creates a sweaty situation. The current structure doesn’t allow for any way to “breathe” against my back.

My previous pack, though not as roomie as the travel pack, had a web backing which created some “breathing room” between the pack and my back. Outside of that struggle, this pack is a 5-star. But this is a big issue for me, especially for business travel.

If you have any suggestions on ways to adjust, I am open, or if there is a material option I could switch to, I would have an interest. Otherwise, I am not sure this is the fit for me long term. Hope this is helpful feedback.

This backpack is absolutely fantastic! I am not a light-packer in the slightest, and I bring this backpack every day to the office. I am able to fit my personal laptop (15 inch model), my work laptop (13 inch model), my iPad Pro (12.

9 inch model), two hard-cover textbooks, two portable chargers, two pencil cases (one significantly larger than the other), chargers for all of my devices, an umbrella (small), a binder (tall but relatively thin), my large calculator, two portable hard drives, and a bunch of other miscellaneous stuff, all at the same time (not to mention two large water bottles in the outside magnetic pockets)! Plus, with all of the pockets, I’m able to keep everything super organized and can find anything super quickly! I want to call it the perfect backpack, but there are a few minor flaws.

Do not get me wrong, I would purchase this backpack again in a heartbeat, but just a few things to keep in mind: -It can get scratched up fairly easily. I’m generally pretty gentle with my backpack, but I do commute on a very busy/crowded train, and my bag has its share of scratches.

Nothing too noticeable– it still looks very professional and all, but enough to bug someone with “social OCD”. (This is only a superficial issue– the backpack is very durable, and has kept my textbooks/electronics entirely dry even in the pouring rain.

) -The zipper is, in my opinion, backwards for the inside pouch near the hole for the portable charger. I like to keep it zipped, with the portable charger inside, so it can be as close to the opening meant for the chord for the portable charger.

However, since the hole is on the left and the zipper closes at the right, the wire keeps opening this zipper. Overall, not a big deal, but still not ideal. -The laptop sleeve is amazing, but I would prefer a second sleeve just as wide, to more easily fit a second laptop.

My smaller laptop absolutely fits in the next pouch, but it’s not quite as roomy. -The top handle is not connected to the backpack directly, but rather to the straps. This makes it feel a bit more shaky when I hold it by the top-handle, but again, not a huge deal.

-I would love for a back zipper pocket thingy that is very shallow, just for random pieces of paper, that I could slide in without having to fold. This would be ideal for things I print at the office on my way out.

-I have no use for the glasses case that comes with the backpack, and it is just sitting in a drawer at home, so that felt somewhat wasteful to me. Similarly, I don’t really see the point of the key leash, because I don’t want to open up my backpack to get my keys– I’d rather just keep those in my pocket.

But hey, to each their own. Again, these “flaws” are all incredibly minor. Easily the best backpack I’ve ever used. The only other backpack I would ever consider purchasing over this one would be Nomatic’s 20-30 L backpack (which was not available at the time of my purchase).

My wife bought me the Nomatic Backpack for a birthday gift the beginning of 2018. I have taken it on airplanes and into business meetings in more than 10 countries since then. I love the functionality of it.

The pockets, accessibility aspects, and overall design makes it hands-down the best backpack I have ever owned. That being said, I wish it were made of better quality materials. The first item to deteriorate was the inside shoe pocket that tore away from the elastic in 2020 (I have a size 13 shoe so I’ve never been able to have shoes in that slot.

Instead I keep my Bose headphones and bookbook case there). It wasn’t that big of a deal, because I was able to get it sewn up and reinforced. During the past 3 months though, I have noticed the excessive wear on the outside as the outer layer has pealed off around the top of the straps, creating a disintegrating look, and on the bottom where the metal support rods now are clearly exposed because they have punctured through the bottom.

All these in and of themselves are not a deal breaker for me (after all, I have carried it in 1st and 2nd world countries for 4 years) as much as the zipper for the main compartment coming apart and the bag no longer closes.

That makes the bag unusable, which is very disappointing. I am still uncertain if I will replace this bag with another Nomatic, as I am disappointed in the lack of quality and endurance for the price.

Again, functionally it is the best backpack I have ever owned. But if the quality doesn’t stand up to my everyday business lifestyle, function doesn’t do me much good.

I am traveling for work every week. I was looking for something that would look professional but also be compatible with my TravelPro FlightCrew pilot bag. That meant it had to have shoulder straps that could be fully tucked away as well as a carry handle at the top that was sturdy and would NOT tuck away.

I looked at the offering from eBags and realized that their pack no longer allows the shoulder straps to disconnect. I decided to give the Nomatic a try and couldn’t be happier! It fits my laptop, tablet, notepad, power bank, all my cords/cables, passport/documents, computer mouse, compact umbrella, travel foam roller, and Bose headphones.

If I have a quick trip I can expand the pack and add a clothes folder/packer. The shoulder straps fold away in less than 30 seconds and then can deploy just as quick. The only function that I don’t use regularly is the hand straps on the side of the bag.

I believe those are supposed to allow the bag to be used as a briefcase. With the shape of the bag that just doesn’t work right in reality. Overall a good idea but a near miss. For my use that one thing doesn’t make a difference.

The only thing that I would like to see added to the bag in the future is some MOLLE attachment points on the interior. I think this would make organization on the interior better than it already is.

Otherwise, I can’t see ever moving to a different bag.

Good if you are looking for something similar to the Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Day Pack or Ultra-Sil Nano Day Pack (super light super packable/crushable travel packs/light duty summit packs) BUT are wanting more features than just a basic single compartment shapeless sac.

2 side stretch pockets expand carrying capacity (bottles, poles, etc). 2 additional zippered pockets are practical. The slightly nicer harness and compression straps add a little bulk and weight over the lightest of the ultralight alternatives, but the trade off is a bit more load stability and comfort, as well as some gear tethering options all for under 200g.

Only con for me has been the dry bag roll top closure being less convenient than a zipper for quick in/out, but offers more water/snow protection. If waterproofness, compression straps and a sternum strap are less important to you the Osprey Ultralight Stuff Pack model is the closest zippered alternative and under 100g.

The Shadow Grey Osprey Stuff Waist Pack was what I needed. Note that the grey has a green hue and the size is 1. 5L It does compress into itself, but remains a decent sized ball. It will be quite wrinkled when unraveled and does not have much structure.

The quality is quite good, there is padding at the back, designed to be close to body, the zippers are smooth, it is spacious, and you can wear it crossbody (though the strap is thin). It is great for consolidating your essentials to empty your pockets and expedite going through security at the airport.

I’m sure it is good quality, however I was not expecting the bag to be what is was. The photo makes it look like the fabric holds itself a tiny bit. But really, the whole bag is like tent or parachute fabric, all around.

It would be good for someone who needs a bag/sack that can be wrapped to the size of a fist. (very small) Like those nylon grocery bags, but backpack format, and surely more durable. But it is really uncomfortable to wear, and not something I personally would pay that price for.

I was looking for a day-to-day bag that would also count as a personal item during air travel so I could take my regular carry-on suitcase as well. It fills this purpose as it will fit under the seat in front, barely so when packed to the gills but it will still fit.

It has two computer sleeves so I can fit my HP ProBook and my iPad Pro with magic keyboard safely without them rubbing together. I use the side bottle pocket to hold my Nintendo Switch in a slim case and it works well bit is is easier to get in and out through the main compartment to opening.

The pouch on the top works well to hold essentials; I usually put my wallet, passport, chapstick, AirPods and a phone charger while traveling. In the main compartment I have a case with all of my various charging cables and computer peripheral, extra undergarments and a one quart bag with all of my liquids.

This still leaves enough room for a water bottle and snacks but not much else. The other side hustle compartment is useful for accessing items in the main compartment. I really like how the bag has a sleeve to place it over the carryon handle while wheeling it around the airport.

My biggest complaint is that the shoulder straps are not very padded and will cut in after a while.

This backpack is on a whole different level than any other name brand backpack I own. I am also a yeti enthusiast as they deliver when it comes to durability/quality of the products they sell. This pack does not disappoint.

The quality of materials and sewing make this backpack a tank, and it’s low profile, yet it can store a large amount of items. I use this everyday for my work backpack. I have a 15” work laptop in the laptop compartment, and I can put a large notebook, multiple notepads, my calculator, etc etc and there’s still more room! There are so many compartments within the bag too that the images don’t show so I can haul everything I need in this bad boy.

My only complaint would be their decision to use an internal water bottle storage system lol. When that bag is full, there’s no room for even the smallest yeti water bottle (I use a 32 oz Nalgene and that won’t fit when the bag is full in the main compartment).

But all in all, the rest of the bag makes up for that so I don’t care. I highly recommend this bag, if you’re on the fence you won’t regret it.

I was excited when I saw YETI was making backpacks and bought one right when it came out. In their lineup, the 27L is the perfect balance for me. On the daily, I use it to carry around my laptop, tech kit, toiletries, water bottle, and other daily essentials.

For longer trips, I have no problem packing my clothes in a packing cube and fitting it in the main compartment. The main compartment has four zippers and makes accessing the items inside really easy, especially when it is packed full of packing cubes and other items.

I find the backpack has just enough organization for everything I carry on the daily while still being “minimal” enough to let me use packing cubes and other organizers for more extended travels. I wish it had a Lifetime Warranty instead of just three years just to show that YETI believes it will last a lifetime but that’s not a huge downside.

Quality of backpack is very good compared to some of the backpacks I’ve had before. Hopefully does good during this school year and if it’s still in good shape I’ll use it for next year too. I like having the charging port on the side of the bag, it works perfectly for my portable charging bank since my phone dies so fast.

I love how many pockets it has, I love the organizational factor it has.

I really wanted to live this backpack and to retire my old faithful 2018 Dell Professional 17 back, which had Pack all my shut and travelled 3x around the globe to USA, Thailand Taiwan, Malaysia etc.

But this bag some how at many times (2022) has got beaten by a at that time 60 $, I usually pack a few note books chargers(phone and laptop) a 15in laptop, 2 pens and a few days clothes with room to spare in the Dell backpack;And a small Canon camera.

But with this I feel there could be an additional compartment at the front which is deeper, and more use able upright wise compartments. The clam shell design is great but for a travel bag, sometimes you sorta want some privacy and not opening the whole bag to access something at the bottom.

Maybe I’m nitpicking but for future buyers do be wary of hoe to access things. I like the stiffness of the bag and the magnets at the front, but I believe it could be more useful if the ID pocket had a small magnet too.

Also for this current bag the max I could pack is one t shirt one regular m size hoodie not book laptop N charger and it already feels pretty tight and full;Same gear as I used with the dell backpack.

Not sure if it’s a got used to it thing or I’m just breaking in the bag;But at a day to day, I still use the beat up dell 17′ cause for its practicality and ease of access. Also the bloody side pockets are bloody tight when your bag is somewhat full compared to the dell Pro 17 where you CAN still fit your regular size water flask( like a 5inch diameter size).

I feel like some woke guy Design this for woke people that wanna be non woke, and the woke people bit the bait. Idk, just a gut feeling. Hey peakdesign, fly me out so I can show you my 2 year old well used 60dollar dell bag most of the time does the job better.

I looked forever for an upgrade and stumbled on this Peak Design. It’s darn near perfect! It’s minimalist but has handles on all sides and the material is very durable. It’s got padding in all the right places and I love that it opens fully so I don’t have to dig.

There’s a bit of an odd upside-down magnetic “pocket” that’s for rain flies. It’s handy to shove my phone into while it goes through airport security, but it would have been nice if it had been zippered.

Also, I wish the front pocket was a teeny bit deeper. But that’s if I’m getting really nitpicky.

I bought this Rains backpack for my husbands bday. He’s been wanting one for a while and the variety to choose from, the ease of ordering and the super quick delivery made my procrastination of buying a present way less stressful.

Will definitely order from Altitude again. The Rains Backpack is also amazing quality and exactly what I was hoping for. Best bday present ever apparently!! So all around, great backpack and great experience :).

Seems like a well built backpack. Matte black looks stylish. Not sure about durability about the material. My favourite part of the backpack is the clip at the front. Feels very durable and looks great.

Unfortunately, I had to return the back because the straps weren’t super comfortable for me (this is just because of where it sits on my problematic skin condition). Strap looks great though.

As a big fan of Rains products, this bag did not disappoint in terms of material and finish! It’s perfect for city transit ; carrying your laptop and notebook to work for example. However, it’s pretty narrow, so don’t expect to be able to add a lunch or pair of shoes! Also, it’s made pretty long, so if you have a short torso (like me), it might hit your bum when you walk haha.

Overall though, very happy with this purchase!.

*** First Impression I bought this backpack in a sale for $50, and for that value it was a terrific deal. The backpack materials and manufacturing is of excellent quality. No loose threads or defects found.

Straps are uncomfortable and difficult to setup for taller people but they work. I bought this pack for dual purpose, most of time it will carry my camping gear when I go camping, and from time to time I will use it for traveling both locally or internationally.

Cons: – There is no way to hide the shoulder straps, I wish I could do that in case I need to check the bag in. – The straps are incredibly uncomfortable, I used the pack for ~10min when I received it and the next day I woke up with sore shoulders.

(Make sure you get used to this backpack before going on a trip or hitting a trail, similar to breaking in a pair of shoes). – The straps are fixed and hard to setup for taller people, I’m 5″11 and the waist strap sits about 1-2 inches above my waist.

I wish I could adjust it. – Sternum strap sits really high at its lowest setting I wish I could lower it ever more. – The “shoe” bag included at the bottom of the pack gets in the way and it makes difficult to use the space at the bottom of the pack even when it is not in use.

– The so called “laptop” sleeve is more of a “laptop destroyer” compartment since there is a curved aluminum pole behind it, and it will surely put a lot of pressure on anything that is put in it. Do not put valuable electronics in this sleeve.

I’ve been using this backpack recently for my hand luggage bag for short haul, low cost airline, short trips (2-6 days). I like that it’s so light and basic although a front pocket wouldn’t go amiss.

The straps are basic so aren’t padded but if you pack strategically and consider what you’re going to wear to travel in you can navigate this easily enough. The same goes for general bag use, pack considerately to avoid items sticking in your back.

The foldable top is a nice feature although again it’s basic with not much leverage to hold the fold down, despite the side clips. So far I’ve been able to pack for short holidays with a water bottle and toiletries easily enough.

I think for the price, it’s a good bag, especially with the tighter restrictions on bag sizes with some airlines lately. It’s also quite smart and handy enough to use as a day bag on arrival at your destination.

Mine came along on a over 20k hike quite happily….

As per the material quality its good and Stritch is excellent. Its opening like suitcase also good. I hope it will be good for long term use. Its is easy to carry in Train and Flights. I have found few disadvantage.

Its not looks like 40 L. I can able to use up to 37 L only and the dimension calculation is 37. 50 L only. The inside show compartment is not that much good. We can keep sandals and slippers if we keep hiking shows or running shoes its not much comfortable.

The Price is bit costly. 2. 5 K is best price for this product. 3. 2k is more higher and if you add another 700 rupees you can get 60L. So its not price for 40L.

Brilliant design, the padding, the 17 in. is perfect for my new Dell computer plus the AOC portable monitor and all the adaptors, cords, chargers, etc. that I would travel with. And. it comes with it’s own rain coat.

The various pockets, slots, and even hidden compartments, the zippers in the padded shoulder staples- just brilliant! I started out first researching Gaming Computer Backpacks ( although I wasn’t buying a gaming computer) because I knew it would be more protective.

Being on foot, or using public transit with such a heavy load, protection of my equipment was a main concern of mine. AS SOON AS IT ARRIVED- I KNEW THAT I MADE THE BEST CHOICE!.

Great Quality with 1 Fatal Flaw (for me, maybe not you): Great quality fabrics, sufficient space, ample organization pockets, durable zippers. however, if you’re someone carrying a ton of stuff (current student), the entirety of that weight is placed on Plastic D-Rings that the straps attach to.

No other location in that area for me to clip the straps to :/.

Great size for traveling and enough space for everything. Very comfortable! Love it

I have this in color blue and I absolutely LOVE this backpack. I got size S/M, since I’m only 5’5’’, and it worked out perfectly for my size. It aligns with my back very comfortably, with the low strips hugging my hips just at the right spot to offer great support.

I’ve backpacked with this through Europe, taking it with me for the most budget airlines flights (the size and weight restrictions for a free carry on on those are very steep) and I had no issues taking it with me on board without paying extra.

Based on my experience, Farpoint 40 could comfortably fit around 12 kgs of clothing, shoes, personal care items. Having straps along your chest and hips definitely makes it easier to carry the heavier weight as it stabilizes the movement of the backpack and spreads out the pressure from weight across your torso.

Heck, I even ran with this backpack full across on my back across the airports and had zero issues with this backpack slowing me down. The quality of the material is great, the warranty the company offers is well-worth your money, and the multiple pockets/compartments of this backpack make it a perfect carry on option.

What it also offers is a hard back insert that makes carrying Farpoint 40 easy no matter how full it is. Yes, it’s expensive, but also so-so much better than many options you’ll find on the market.

My wife and I used the Fairview / Fairpoint as our only bags for 2 weeks and 4 cities across Italy. These bags held everything we needed and allowed us easy movement while using trains, planes, bus and cars to get around.

We didn’t bring laptops (just a tablet) but others have commented the laptop sleeve is not against your back and I agree it would be better there. Similarly the mesh water bottle sleeves are useless when bag is fully packed and compression straps are tight.

I just used a small clip on bottle and problem solved. Packing cubes highly recommended. Have used these for long weekends and it holds up just as well. I won’t go back to checked bags ever again. One additional item- I needed a short extender for the hip belt and Osprey sent not one but two 6 inch extensions with clips for no charge.

I used this pack to travel to Costa Rica and Colombia. It got on the plane easily each time. I attached an Osprey Daylite Plus to the front of this pack with the little hooks and that expanded my total liters to 75.

I have very minor qualms with it but overall it was incredibly solid and I’m surprised to be the first reviewer. I mean the only thing I wish was different was it being more than 55L and still capable of getting on a plane but I don’t think that’s Osprey’s problem.

Their anti-gravity design is amazing and why I choose an Osprey but I think it shaves off quite a few liters because of that. I’ll get a ULA for my next travel pack since theirs seem to max out the liters and still be carry on possible.

The backpack is really nice. In shipping, it arrives flattened, but if you pack it up with some clothes and leave it for two days, it will go back to shape. The backpack looks great and is very spacious.

I was confused about how the portable charger works, but it turns out that the port on the side of the backpack is really just a pass through, so you plug your own portable charger in on the inside of the bag, and plug in your phone to the USB on the outside, it doesn’t actually come with a battery.

The backpack is very protective to laptops and tablets, there’s a lot of cushioning inside the bag and the back of the bag (the part that faces out when you wear it) has a hard shell-like feeling, so everything inside is protected.

Recommend.

The bad has been great! I got it for college and it manages to hold all my notebooks, folder, and textbooks for 3-4 classes at once with little to no problem. Storing my laptop charger and the wireless mouse for my laptop is a tad awkward as I often keep it so full and they don’t have a well defined place, but the divider serves enough purpose that I don’t really mind it too much.

The waterproofing has been an absolute savior more times than I expected at this point, and while I haven’t put a portable battery in yet having the option to charge my phone on the go is reassuring.

Me and my girlfriend both have Ryden bags at this point and I keep recommending them to people who are in the market for one.

I am a believer! The look and the quality of the bag are just beautiful. It is like a quality piece of art if I am being honest. It is the best bag that I have ever owned. The layout of the interior of the bag is designed perfectly to fit my needs.

Last, but not least, the raincoat stored in the bottom of the bag saved my life a few times. Genius addition to a backpack. I will definitely be trying to collect all of the bags on this site.

Excellent quality, comfortable to put on and distributes the weight of the load very well. No water enters and your objects will be completely safe from water and humidity inside. Practical mesh pockets on the outside and a lot of capacity inside to be 20 liters.

The materials look strong and durable. Wonderful purchase and wonderful service from waveinn. I will repeat more purchases and I recommend it 100%.

It is quite large for everyday use, but fits my laptop in the back pocket. Unfortunately there are no compartments or pockets inside the bag so it is one large cavity and it’s a bit hard to find stuff if you wanted to use it for everyday use.

It would be better suited to long distance traveling where you would put clothes etc in the bag.

Excellent quality that checks all my boxes. I was looking for a commuter backpack that could hold up in rainy conditions. The size is perfect to fit my laptop and accessories. The interior is well constructed and the lining looks like it will hold up to the toughest conditions.

Took this thing on a week long trip to Miami. Packed all my clothes and tolietries. Size counted as a personal item so saved some money. Took it on two sailing trips to use as a dry bag. One trip was on a Hobie Cat where it got splashed with water for 4 hours.

Still stayed relatively dry! Not perfectly but it was getting pretty soaked. So I was happy about it. Great bag and love it so far. Highly recommend it.

Excellent quality, quick delivery. I wanted a 100% waterproof rucksack to take on full day hikes, this is it. Excellent.

Really pleased with the rucksack. Seemed big at first but once you roll the top a couple of times it’s just the right size. I need a rucksack that’s completely waterproof when out walking. Great quality and a really good price.

The Overboard 20ltr waterproof backpack is excellent quality and is great for cycling use and everyday commute. It is very comfortable and the yellow very visible to other users on the road. Great value for money I would most defnitley recommend this product.

I love the aesthetic of this bag, it’s sleek and subtle. It’s very light compared to other rucksacks I’ve had before and is much easier to carry. The straps are quite wide, I think I would’ve preferred it a little narrower just to keep the aesthetic of the bag consistent.

Nevertheless, the straps have good padding and are comfortable. My only pickle with this bag is that it scratches easily, it doesn’t bother me too much as I don’t use the bag very often but something to take note of if you’re looking to use it everyday on London Underground.

Living in Wellington NZ, a waterproof bag is completely necessary, as the wind means umbrellas are pointless and rain can come at you from all directions at once. Happy to say the bag is completely waterproof.

I was initially a little worried that it wouldn’t fit all my stuff in – I pack an A5 notepad, charger cable, gym kit, warm top, lunch and a few other things in my bag normally – but was pleasantly surprised that it fitted so many things in while still looking neat.

The side pocket is also really useful. Haven’t tried it on a hike yet but really happy with this bag so far.

Seems like a great bag in all respects but one : it is not quite large enough to fit a lunch container ‘horizontally’ and securely. Otherwise, it looks great and the quality is really nice.

This is the perfect backpack for daily to and from work. I carry two laptops (work and personal), a variety of charging cords, everything I need on a daily basis and a lot of stuff I use only occasionally.

Lots of pockets and plenty of room for everything. It appears this pack isn’t being manufacture anymore? This is a travesty. It has a subtle, refined look that is appropriate for almost all situations and needs to be revived! Mine is going strong after 3 years of daily use but in a couple of years, I’m sure I will need a refresh.

Please bring it back! I’ll be ordering it in black.

I was skeptical of this bag since there weren’t any reviews I could find about it. I’ve been using it for a couple weeks now and I am very impressed. I really like the size and shape of the bag. I use this primarily for a daily commuting bag but I’ve also taken it on a 4-day trip and it has worked perfectly.

There are a good amount of pockets, great protection for electronics and a surprising amount of space. I really like the small touches including the “headphone slot” that runs between an inside pocket and outside pocket which I can use to easily charge my phone without digging anything out of my bag.

I also really love that this bag stays really small when empty or half full; most bags that hold this much feel bulky when they aren’t stuffed to capacity. This is a really great bag and definitely worth a shot for anyone that was skeptical like me.

I recently put my new backpack into service. I’m a full time backcountry guide in the Alaskan coastal rain forest. I use this pack every time I hop out of the boat to go ashore with clients. It is the perfect size for all the things I need to have with me, best of all it has plenty of well organized compartments so I can quickly locate my gear.

The compartment for my big iPad with its Lifeproof case is actually large enough to get Easily out. It is comfortable to wear but not too bulky. I love the extra straps to attach my coat or spotting scope.

It also so far seems remarkably weather resistant as it has been out in the harsh elements daily and is holding up well. This pack it a great choice!.

I planned to buy this backpack for quite a while. When I received it, the bag looked exactly as I expected. It’s very fashionable. However, that’s about the only positive I have to say. I’m a college student and I ride my bike everywhere.

Before I purchased my textbooks, I took the bag on a test ride. Right away I noticed how heavy the bag felt which caused the so called ventilation system to be non existent. This bag makes it seem like I’m biking in a kevlar vest.

I didn’t think much about this factor as any bag in the middle of summer will have a similar problem. My biggest issue was when I got my textbooks. I have five main objects that I need to fit in the bag (I pad, a textbook in a 1.

25″ ring binder, u-lock, 16 ounce thermos, and a separate bag with a pump, tire irons, and a spare tube). Nothing to bulky or out of the ordinary. The I pad fits great in the laptop compartment but nothing else worked out.

It’s a struggle to fit my binder in the bag cleanly. If I want it, I have to take anything else in the bag out to get it. With the binder taking up all the room in the only compartment I had to put my u lock in the outer section where it’s designed to have a water bottle.

When I did that it created another problem. I couldn’t even begin to fit my thermos in the opposite holster. It’s not a big thermos either. So, this bag that is advertised to be gigantic and fit tons of stuff isn’t designed to fit one single binder? This was very disappointing.

So I got online and read there return policy and you can’t return a product unless it’s in the regular packaging. How am I supposed to know if I like the product without taking it out of the bag? How am I supposed to know that it’s not designed to fit a regular binder as well as the smallest thermos I could find? Overall the bag is made of great material with terrible engineering.

I’ve been using a $25 Jansport the last 10 years and I wish I could return this bag and get another Jansport.

I’d been happily using the original version of the Chrome Barrage, every single day for the last 4 1/2 years, until I noticed some of the stitching coming loose last week. I knew I could send it in to be repaired, but needed a backpack to use while it was away being fixed.

So with the recent 4th of July sale, I was able to pick up the latest version of the Barrage, on sale at almost $100. 00 off the normal price!!! In a word, “Wow”!!! I thought the old version was spectacular, but Chrome really outdid themselves on the new version, addressing pretty much every gripe I ever had.

The backpack straps now come with d-rings, which I previously had to add myself. There’s now a small accessory zip pocket on the outside of the pack, which the Barrage badly needed. No more Velcro pulls on the backpack straps, which was where my old pack finally started to fall apart.

Now the straps have excellent sewn in accessory loops, which make it a snap to attach a phone pouch. The welding of the tarp liner on the inside of the pack also seems to be better done on the new version.

Any downsides to the new version? I know that some people don’t like the open side pockets, or the cargo straps running just above the side pockets, but I love them just the way they are. I can add something long like an umbrella, frame pump, or tall bottle to the pocket, and then cinch the straps to help hold the item in place.

Tightening the straps also helps to hold small items in the side pockets to keep them from falling out. The old version had a zipper on the inside, so the tarp could be pulled out of the shell. This made it easier to manually dry the bag after getting caught in a soaking downpour.

The new version can’t be separated in the same way, so I’ll just have to wait and see if this makes it harder to properly dry the bag. I think the only thing the bag still needs is a flap to close the inside document pocket.

I often stuff this backpack full in the morning, and the document divider real.

So far so good. I’m a 5 day a week bicycle commuter in NYC. 10 miles each way – rain, shine or snow. I need a bag that is waterproof – not pretend. My previous goto bags have been Ortlieb. They are incredibly waterproof.

They have one Achilles heel – light duty nylon buckles that can’t take the cold or abuse of a lifetime bag. Chrome killed it. The main straps have metal cams. The nylon Fastex buckles on the cargo net are the heavy duty version.

Love the single buckle closure on the roll top. The cargo net is amazing. It is not some lame little elastized strapping – it is a fully functional hard part meant for handling awkward heavy loads. Then there’s the great exterior side pockets which happen to be sized perfectly for Kryptonite’s mini Evo ulock.

Also on the cool pocket front is the side zip exterior pocket for anything that can get wet – mini air pump, patch kit, etc. The main straps and ergonomics of the bag feel more comfortable than my old Ortlieb which is a pretty big compliment.

Even with heavy loads it feels really well balanced. I still have to use it in heavy rain to see if it leaks but as of now I have no concerns after seeing how well it’s built with a tarpaulin liner. The clincher that made me pull the trigger on the bag was the lifetime guarantee.

Looking forward to a lot of miles with the bag.

I took this backpack as a carry on to a week-long trip to Europe and it worked really well for this purpose. I was happy to walk around with it on for hours at a time, although I sorely needed the hip belt to distribute the weight onto my legs and off off my back.

The pocket placement is some of the best of any backpack I have ever used. I had to get used to the lack of accessibility of one of the interior pockets, but once I learned what I should be putting there — clothes, a towel — it was easy to organize the rest of the bag to contain stuff I could expect to need on the go.

I especially like the main compartment access zipper, which I secured with a small carabiner when I was walking around and which attached nicely to the anti-pickpocket loops. The straps are surprisingly comfortable given their thinness and flexibility.

One of my biggest complaints about the bag is that the position my right arm and hand has to be in to put on the straps sometimes causes me to unintentionally loosen them — it’s easy enough to re-tighten, but I expect this would be a big problem for someone carrying a heavier load, since it could put someone off balance.

Fortunately once it’s on, the straps stay securely in place. I also carried a purse. My first day getting off the plane I was able to pack my purse into the top compartment to go hands-free, which really helped add to my experience — I felt both like I didn’t have to worry about whether I had all my stuff, and like I had easy access to it all.

The bag carries approximately three quarters as much as my previous carry-on bag — an unwieldy rolling bag. I found it easiest to downsize on clothes via more careful selection and use of two compression packing cubes, although I actually found that I brought too much clothing on the trip.

I also put smaller amounts of OTC medications in smaller pill bottles. I can definitely see how someone could live out of this bag for months at a time.

Thats a really good bag. Very comfortable and stylish. Affordable prices

Great quality backpack , my daughter loves it

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Mon ordinateur Apple est très adapté et peut être bien protégé. De plus, il est équipé d’une interface USB très cool. Je recommande ! ! !.

My experience with Brevite did not meet expectations. What Brevite does well is marketing, the user experience is easy, the product is shot well, but it fails to fire on all cylinders. I actually bought the wrong bag at first, but after seeing the the color was washed out across the bag, the lack of structure for a regular back pack, and my return process would not work as their system didn’t allow me to properly manage a return, it left me feeling like they are missing the mark on some important factors.

There is nothing about this backpack that is special, so why $150? There are competitors that sell a bag that are completely functional for half that price, that have water proofing. It reminded me of my jansport from when I was in grade school with a decent yellow.

But the yellow was inconsistent, and when I returned the bag, I paid around $15. 95. Again, completely missing the mark. I am fortunate to not need to worry about $15 at this point in my life but I do see from a customer perspective that almost every company out there has free returns.

You are not special Brevite. You should not be profiting from returns or even being fully transparent with the customer to let them know why you are charging. I think your honesty would help contain your customer acquisition and build more trust.

Customers don’t think about the cost of returns in a business, they only want product. Brevite is diffferent, they offer something different, and you should remain in that zone. I think 5 years from now Brevite will be a much better brand, and from a brand perspective they are doing a phenomenal job.

The owner reached out to help solve my issues within 24hours. Your customer service is top notch, just continue to hone those areas and I would come back.

I bought this last year and I waited all this time to give it a proper review: background info: Sony A6000 and about 2-4 lens I take with me. I’ve done outdoor hiking and city traveling with this bag.

Pros: – its a very good size for camera + day traveling. – Camera compartment is super flexible. – Its lightweight – 1 round in the washer and its CLEANNN – Its very cute, and I got lots of compliments – laptop compartment also doubles as a camel pack compartment – lots of pockets that are useful Cons: – gets dirty easy picks up dirt and grim on the go, so maybe reconsider the pretty mint green.

– I wish the top and bottom section separator would detach and I can move it a bit lower just because my camera body is small and doesn’t require the full space. My work around is to use one of the camera nook as a snack spot.

– the water bottle pocket is a smidge shallow, and the security strap is not as secure as I hoped. my 22oz metal bottle falls out if the bag tips over and it just launches out of the pocket. – no belt strap, which okay its a smaller bag, totally okay for the city, but with the camera gear and water, the bag is heavy and I wish it came with a belt strap for extra support when I’m really roughing it on a hike.

Overall I’m pretty happy with the bag, but there’s definitely some room for improvement!.

I am a photographer who purchased the Jumper for my daughter who is in year of high school. She is an athlete, taking advanced level academics, and needs to carry quite a bit with her on a daily basis.

At first glance upon opening, the bag seemed small, and it is. However, it does seem to surprise you with what you can fit in it. The thing is, yes, you can cram the heck out of the bag. My question is, who honesty likes to have a crammed bag? It’s never fun trying to hunt for something in a bag where every ounce of space is occupied in order to fit what you need in it for the day.

In the laptop compartment she was able to place her 16 “ MacBook Pro easily. She even kept the sleeve on it and the zipper compartment closed easily. It felt secure, well padded, and the seams are taped! Very pleased.

In the main compartment she was able to place one 3 subject notebook, one text book, and one literary book. She unfortunately didn’t have room for any other books or notebook’s she might need. Nor lunch.

This particular bag does have a Velcro interior pocket, which we decided she could use for her daily planner. It fits quite well, and we like that it can be kept separate from the remaining items in the bag for easy access.

There is also an interior zippered compartment. This compartment would be great if it was an exterior compartment instead. She is now forced to choose using it while sacrificing interior space. Exterior zipper compartment is decent.

Could offer slightly more capacity, or again bring that interior one to the exterior. The water bottle compartment I think is great. Although, I do agree with some of the others, that it could be deeper for the bottle itself, so it doesn’t potentially fall out.

I’m also concerned about the two elastic pieces that keep the holder taunt. I’m not sure how long they will last before losing their elasticity. The side access is cool and one of Brevite’s selling features.

I think that regardless of the bag, both traditional and camera bag should have the J opening. I would welcome the J opening while using this bag as a camera bag, and my daughter would welcome it while using it as a student backspace.

The tripod straps will be used to stash her jacket. The little zipper cell phone pocket is great. It fits her plus sized iPhone. But just a fyi, that’s it. Straps are stiff, straight pieces, and there’s no sternum strap.

I believe there is some development to be done on creating comfortable, form-fitting straps. Fabric, is different than our other backpacks. I’ll be curious to see how it holds up. Color is vibrant and we are happy with it.

I appreciate the rain cover option to keep it waterproof on those wet days. It’s a decent bag if you’re not needing to carry a ton. Using it for a work bag or camera bag, it could be a worthwhile expenditure.

The price tag for a school backpack? I’m not exactly convinced. We shall see if it’s traded out and shoved under the bed in a couple of months or not.